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ANGRY MONK: Reflections on Tibet DVD film by Luc Schaedler 97-min. DVD #ANMODV - $ 24.95 Gendun Choephel is a legendary figure in Tibet. Believed to be the reincarnation of a famous Buddhist lama, this promising young monk turned his back on monastic life and became a fierce critic of his country's religious conservatism, cultural isolationism and reactionary government. After leaving the monastery in 1934, and fueled by his intellectual curiosity and free-spirited nature, Choephel traveled throughout Tibet and India in order to understand the true history of his country. More ... | |
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BLESSINGS: The Tsoknyi Nangchen Nuns of Tibet DVD narrated by Richard Gere, compiled by Victress Hitchcock, Jampa Kalden, Cynthia Kneen 90-min. DVD gift version. There are English subtitles when needed, English voice-over for the Tibetan. #BLTSDV - $ 24.95 In the summer of 2005, renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher Tsoknyi Rinpoche III led a group of Western women students to Nangchen, a remote nomadic region of Eastern Tibet. They journeyed to meet the Tsoknyi Nangchen nuns—3000 women who practice the ancient yogic traditions initiated in the 1800s by the first Tsoknyi Rinpoche, who envisioned a time when these women would become some of the most accomplished spiritual practitioners in the world. Despite all 40 nunneries being destroyed during the Cultural Revolution of the 1960s, a handful of survivors kept their practices alive, and emerged to rebuild their sanctuaries by hand... stone by stone. Now the wisdom tradition of the nuns is once again vital and growing. Blessings is the compelling story of these remarkable female practitioners. More ... | |
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CHAMPION OF COMPASSION: Kalachakra DVD by Tashi Eugyal, narrated by Thupten Jinpa 65-min. DVD #CHCODV - $ 14.95 This well-made documentary focuses on many aspects of the Kalachakra initiation--its purpose (with an extensive commentary by the abbot of Namgyal, India), the sand mandala, sacred dance--and is filled with beautiful footage of HH the Dalai Lama in Toronto. Special features include a history of Tibet and its struggle, as well as a glimpse into what it takes to organize such an event! Narrated by His Holiness' translator. | |
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CHINA: The Rebirth of an Empire by Jesse and Jeremy Veverka, with Chalmers Johnson Color DVD, 86 min., NTSC. #CHREEM - $ 17.99 China's unprecedented growth has placed it on the verge of overtaking the United States as the world's preeminent power. But what type of power will China become? In today's interconnected and globalized world, the answer affects each and every one of us. More ... | |
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COMPASSION IN EXILE: The Story of the 14th Dalai Lama a film by Mickey Lemle, music by Philip Glass 62 min. DVD, NTSC. #COEXDV - $ 24.95 This is the story of the Dalai Lama, and it is filled with wonderful photos (much never before seen), film clips and candid interviews with His Holiness, his family and other prominent people and Tibetans who have left Tibet. With candor and humor, the Dalai Lama describes his upbringing and the key moments in his life leading to his becoming head of state at age sixteen, meeting with Mao Zedong, and of his life in exile and non-violent struggle on behalf of his people. This DVD is inspiring throughout. | |
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DAUGHTERS OF WISDOM DVD produced and directed by Bari Pearlman, editor Carla Ruff, photography director Gina Konstantinakos 68-minute DVD, color, in Standard and Wide screen formats. #DAWIDV - $ 29.99 An intimate portrait of a rare and extraordinary spiritual community and the women who created it—the Nuns of Kala Rongo Monastery. With Lama Norlha Rinpoche and the people of Nangchen, Tibet. More ... | |
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DREAMING LHASA DVD by Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam 90-min. DVD #DRLHDV - $ 24.95 This well-reviewed movie follows a Tibetan filmmaker in interviewing ex-political prisoners in Dharamsala, who becomes involved with an enigmatic ex-monk on a quest to deliver a charm box to a long-missing resistance fighter. In Tibetan & English with English subtitles. More ... | |
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HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA'S VISIT TO WOODSTOCK DVD by HH the Dalai Lama 100-min. DVD #DALADV - list price $ 24.95 Our Price $19.96 (you save 20%) September 21, 2006 was the United Nations Day of Peace. Woodstock, New York was fortunate to have a visit on that day from "a simple monk" who is one of the leading spokesmen for peace and understanding in our human world: His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama. This DVD chronicles both his public talk in the town of Woodstock and a Buddhist teaching and ceremony at KTD Monastery, the sponsor of the visit. More ... | |
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KARMAPA IN AMERICA DVD DVD #KAAMDV - $ 25.00 The Karmapa in America DVD gives an account of the historic visit of the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa to the US in 2008. Travel with the Karmapa and experience the U.S. with him from New York NY, to Wappingers Falls NY, Woodstock NY, Shamong NJ, Boulder CO, San Francisco CA, Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA. His Holiness taught to thousands in public venues and smaller gatherings, and met students new and old, western and Tibetan. He blessed children and met with local luminaries. He was welcomed by western and Tibetan teachers and received honors from mayors. He visited monasteries and retreat centers, and said prayers at the 9/11 site in Manhattan. And he visited landmarks such as the Metropolitan Museum in New York and even Disneyland! | |
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KUNDUN: The True Story of a Man Whose Struggle Would Lead a Nation DVD a film by Martin Scorsese, music by Philip Glass Run time: approx. 135 minutes. #KUTHDV - $ 16.95 Praised as one of the best films of the year, Kundun is a motion picture masterpiece directed by five-time Academy Awary-nominated director Martin Scorsese. It's the incredible true story of one of the world's most fascinating leaders--Tibet's Dalai Lama--and his daring struggle to rune a nation at one of the most challenging times in its history. Powerfully told and set against a backdrop of world politics, the film's release created an international uproar! Featuring a striking, Oscar-nominated score by renowned composer Philip Glass, this extraordinary motion picture has been greeted with both controversy and worldwide acclaim... experience it for yourself! More ... | |
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THE LION'S ROAR: The Classic Portrait of the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa DVD by Rick Fields 50-min. DVD #LIRODV - $ 24.95 The Lion's Roar is a magnificent work--dramatic, moving, richly colorful in both sound and sight. It depicts the life and times of one of Tibetan Buddhism's most respected leaders. Packed with rare footage of Trungpa, Dilgo Khyentse, Jamgon Kongtrul, Tai Situ, Kalu and other great Rinpoches, it traces the Karmapa's lineage from its earliest roots to the 20th century. The Tibetan tradition of enlightened reincarnation began in the 8th century with the Karmapa lineage and continues to this day. Karmapa, the Black Hat Lama of Tibet, has been honored as a Living Buddha in his seventeen successive incarnations. The coming of the first Karmapa fulfilled a prophecy made by the Buddha that this emanation of Compassion would appear in the world in order to alleviate the sufferings of humanity in the Dark Ages of materialism. Newly released on DVD! More ... | |
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MESSAGE OF THE TIBETANS DVD by Arnaud Desjardins #METIDV - $ 39.95 Arnaud Desjardins met His Holiness the Dalai Lama for the first time in 1963, and gained his support to shoot these films. All the most revered masters agreed to participate in the making of these films: The Dalai Lama in person, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Dudjom Rinpoche, H.H. the XVIth Gyalwa Karmapa, Dugpa Tupse Rinpoche, the yogis Lopon Sonam Zangpo and Abo Rinpoche, Tai Situ Rinpoche... and many other eminent masters. More ... | |
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MYSTIC TIBET: An Outer, Inner and Secret Pilgrimage DVD Film by Christina Lundberg 90-min. DVD. #MYTIDV - $ 24.95 Mystic Tibet follows fifty pilgrims as they travel to the roof of the world for the spiritual adventure of a lifetime. In 2002, ordinary people from around the globe were drawn to this mystical land of enlightenment. Guided by renowned Tibetan master Lama Zopa Rinpoche, this was no common tourist trek, but a rare and powerful experience in which the invisible world of great yogis and saints was magically revealed. More ... | |
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NYINGMAPA: Bodhgaya to Tsopema DVD with Penor Rinpoche 62-min. DVD. #NYBODV - $ 24.95 These teachings include wonderfully vivid footage from a pilgrimage from Bodhgaya to Tsopema, the sacred lake of Padmasambhava. Included are: Nyinmapa Grant Cerermony; several teachings by Penor Rinpoche; introductions to Bodhgaya and Tsopema; the story of Guru Rinpoche subjugating the king of Zahor; the footprints of Padmasambhava; and more. Comes with full-color booklet. More ... | |
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ON THE ROAD HOME: A Spiritual Journey Guided by Remarkable Women by Christina Lundberg 75-min. DVD. #ONRODV - $ 24.00 A beautifully filmed accounting of a young woman's search for the feminine face of the Divine. Her heart path, Tibetan Buddhism, is enriched by contact with Native American, Hindu, and Christian wise women. We follow her through the world as she tracks down the reputed incarnation of Yeshe Tsogyal, and talks about the feminine path withTsultrim Allione, Robina Courtin, Khandro Rinpoche, China Galland and many other fascinating spiritual women. Shown at many film festivals. | |
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SACRED LANDSCAPE AND PILGRIMAGE IN TIBET: In Search of the Lost Kingdom of Bon by Geshe Gelek Jinpa, Charles Ramble and Carroll Dunham, photog. by Thomas L. Kelly, ed. by Susan Costello 204 pp., with 60 min. DVD. #SALAPI - $ 65.00 Geshe Gelek Jinpa, a monk of the little-known Bon faith, takes us on a fascinating pilgrimage, visually and spiritually, through the spectacular landscape of western Tibet in search of the lost, sacred Bon homeland of Zhangzhung. This spiritual adventure is the first book to document the living tradition of Bon, whose origins predate Buddhism in Tibet by hundreds, if not thousands, of years. What makes this narrative so compelling is that it features the voice and perspective of the monk Gelek, giving it an intimacy and knowledge of Bon not found in religious texts. More ... | |
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THE SACRED SITES OF THE DALAI LAMAS: A Pilgrimage to the Oracle Lake DVD by Michael Wiese, narrated by Steve Dancz 76-min. DVD plus 40-min. of extra features. #DVSASI - $ 24.95 This compelling, remarkable film really makes you feel like you're there--exploring caves where Buddhist masters achieved enlightenment, meditating in ancient monasteries where early Dalai Lamas and other masters meditated, and looking in the Oracle Lake, high in the mountains, where every Dalai Lama has had prophetic visions. Guides Glenn Mullin (author of over 25 books) and Bhutanese monk Khenpo Tashi make great guides for this journey. More ... | |
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THE SALTMEN OF TIBET a film by Ulrike Koch DVD. #SATIDV - $ 29.95 Shot under extreme conditions in one of the world's most remote locations, The Saltmen of Tibet is a work of sublime beauty and epic scale. Documenting the ancient traditions and day-to-day rituals of a Tibetan nomadic community, director Ulrike Koch transports us into a realm of endless mystery, untainted by the tides of foreign invasion or encroaching modernity. Step by step we follow the three-month pilgrimage to the holy salt lakes of the Changtang region. Observing age-old taboos and steadfast homage to the deities of nature, four men meticulously plan their yak caravan to fetch "the tears of Tara," the precious salt from the holy lakes of northern Tibet. Journeying to the rooftop of the world, the film overwhelms us with its evocation of the saltmen's Herculean endurance and spirit. The result is a breathtaking collage of image and sound, a majestic tribute to the purity of a landscape, people and tradition facing extinction. More ... | |